HERMES c.1980's Burgundy Lizard Skin Leather Equestrian Ring Belt Gold Hardware
By ERIC BERGERE, Hermès
Located in Thiensville, WI
Hermes c.1980's Burgundy Lizard Skin Leather Equestrian Ring Belt Gold Hardware Brand / Manufacturer: Hermes Designer: Eric Bergere Circa: 1980's Style: Belt Color(s): Shades of bu...
Hermes 1980 Top Pull Twillaine FR38 Les clés Twillaine Silk wool Sweater US8
By Hermès, Cathy Latham
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès turtleneck sweater from the Twillaine series in ecru wool, front in silk twill with Les clefs motif by Cathy Latham (published in 1965 then 1980 - like this sweater and finall...
Set of 3 Dining Chairs By Guido Faleschini for Hermes 1980s
By Hermès, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set comprises three exquisite dining chairs designed by the celebrated Italian designer Guido Faleschini during the 1980s, exclusively for Hermes. Faleschini's creations are kno...
Chrome
Vintage Silver Plated Hermes, Paris - Horse / Equestrian Bottle Opener c.1980
By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès
Located in Bath, GB
Made for the world renowned Hermes of Paris, contemporary artisans since 1837. The horse head handle is silver plated and hallmarked by Ravinet d'enfert and signed Hermes, Paris. T...
Silver Plate, Steel
HERMES c.1980's 2pc Navy & White Horse Bit Beach Towel Drawstring Bucket Bag Set
By ERIC BERGERE, Hermès
Located in Thiensville, WI
Rare Vintage Hermes c.1980's exclusively for Bonwit Teller; two piece navy blue and white horse bit motif beach towel and bucket bag set. White horse bit hexagon motif on navy blue b...
Hermes Paris Travel Clock w/ Alarm in the Original Hermes Case
Located in Lexington, KY
This incredible travel clock was retailed by Hermes Paris and comes with the original brown Hermes travel case. The clock has a nice hefty weight that ensures the clock will not tip ...
1987, Torana by Annie Faivre Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf “Torana” by Annie Faivre featuring a green border and a Hermès signature. Circa: 1987 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X 35,4in. (90cm) W...
Fleurs et Carlines by Vladimir Rybaltchenko Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf "Fleurs et Carlines" by Vladimir Rybaltchenko featuring a blue border. Circa 1985s. In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X 35,4in. (90cm) We ...
Hermes Long Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Rare, long gold chain necklace by Hermes. The necklace is a total of 38 1/2inches in length, When worn, it is 19 1/4 inches long. It has a reversible medallion, the top of which begi...
Gold, 18k Gold
Chanel Vintage CC Logo Gold Chain Belt with Black Leather
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An enduring symbol of Chanel’s unmistakable design language, this Vintage CC Logo Gold Chain Belt combines the house’s signature interlocking CC motif with a luxurious woven leather ...
HERMÈS & LIMOGES “Les Toucans”, 1986 – Partial Dinner Service
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
**HERMÈS & LIMOGES “Les Toucans”, model designed in 1986** Partial dinner service in polychrome enamelled porcelain decorated with toucans perched on branches, comprising 30 pie...
Porcelain
$612Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Hermes Factice Equipage, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare and collectable fact from the noble brand Hermes Paris with original sticker. Is perfect for interior decoration.
Glass
Bronze Mercury Statue Hermes Classical Art Giambologna
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Incredible giant bronze statue of the famous Mercury statue The original version of this was by Italian artist Giambologna This version is over five feet tall - 164 CM Mercury was th...
Bronze
1980s Hermes Govantes Beaded Sequin Fringe Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress Bodycon
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptional late 1980s Hermes Govantes cocktail dress, made in Indonesia and purchased new in Spain, beautifully preserved in never-worn condition. This extraordinarily rare piece...
Hermes 1990's H. de Linares Silk Shirtdress Gibiers Pattern
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Hermes vintage Gibiers pattern silk scarf button front shirt dress. Famous image designed by H. de Linares depicting hunting fowl. Original design dates from 1966 and was revisited o...
1980s Hermès Blue and Yellow “Les Perroquets” Silk Scarf by Joachim Metz
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Originally introduced in 1984, Hermès “Les Perroquets” Silk Scarf by Joachim Metz features a lively composition of brilliantly coloured parrots perched among golden yellow leaves. Th...
Monumental greek Bronze Sculpture of Hermes after Lysippos, Second Half
Located in Madrid, ES
Impressive monumental bronze sculpture depicting Hermes, inspired by the celebrated ancient model discovered in the Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum in 1758. The original compositi...
Bronze
Hermes 18k Multi-Tone Gold Diamond Ring Unique Design Size 6.25
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique, Heavy Gold Ring by Hermes Features Asymmetrical Scroll Design with Row of Graduated Diamonds Total Diamond Weight = Appx 0.55 cts Average Color = G - I Average Clar...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Sculptural Console Table in "Hermes" Orange Lacquer
Located in Norwalk, CT
Dynamic form on this cantilevered console. Newly lacquered in high gloss Benjamin Moore Electric Orange (Hermes? orange). The heavy, weighted base makes the table very stable. Excell...
Wood
Bronze Mercury Statue - Large Italian Hermes Classic Myth Figurine After Giovann
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Delightful Italian bronze casting of the Mercury - also referred to as Hermes in the Greek tradition Hermes is the god of transitions and boundaries and the messenger to the gods Lov...
Bronze
"Carnet De Voyage Regard Sur L'Exotisme Du Musee Hermes Paris" 1988
Located in Bristol, CT
[32] pp. Editions Hermes Paris 1988 3 3/8" x 5 1/4" Fine Limited Edition Book entitled "Travel diary, a look at the exoticism of the museum", a little book from an exhibition at...
Paper
$1,715Sale Price|30% Off
M J Whitehand's High-Quality Large Oil Painting of HMS Hermes Aircraft Carrier
Located in Wisbech, England
Large oil painting by Michael James Whitehand depicting the British HMS Hermes aircraft carrier shortly after the Falklands War. The artwork exudes a captivating atmosphere and skill...
Paint
Hermes Inspired Saddle Stitched Brown Green Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980s, France
By Roche Bobois
Located in New York, NY
Roche Bobois vintage brown green leather lounge chairs, 1980s, France Beautiful and heavy 1980s lounge chairs. The green leather is in very good condition and sturdy throughout. The...
Leather, Ultrasuede
Hermès Les Perroquets Parrots Metz Cashmere Silk 90 cm Scarf Wrap Shawl
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Scarf Pattern: "Les Perroquets" (Parrots) Designed by Joachim Metz in 1984 Made in France Made of 65% Cashmere and 35% Silk Colorways: Orange, Black, ...
Hermès Silk Scarf Vintage Roue Arriere du Carosse Imperial Vauzelles 1983 1B
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Pattern: "Roue Arrière du Carosse Impérial de la Cour de Vienne" Designed by Christiane Vauzelles in 1983 This is a rare Vintage scarf, ...
For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.
The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.
As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.
In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.
In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.
Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.
In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.
Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.
While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.
Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.
Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.
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Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
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From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.
More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.